Legislative
What is the main role of the Legislative branch?
The legislative branch's main role is to make laws.
What is the main role of the Executive branch?
The main role of the Executive branch's main role is to carry out laws (the President).
What is the main role of the Judicial branch?
The main role of the Judicial branch is to interpret laws (federal courts/judges).
What is the name of the INTRODUCTION to the Constitution?
The PREAMBLE!!!
What is the length of a term of office for members of the U.S. House of Representatives?
Members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms. (Article I, Section 2)
What is the length of a term of office for the president of the United States?
The president serves a four-year term. (Article II, Section 1)
For how long can a Supreme Court justice serve?
Supreme Court justices can serve for life. (Article III, Section 1)
What was the name of the FIRST Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation - "a firm league of friendship"
How old must a person be to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives? To the Senate?
A person must be 25 to be elected to the House and 30 to be elected to the Senate. (Article I, Sections 2 and 3)
Who has the power to nominate ambassadors, Supreme Court justices, and other U.S. officials?
The president nominates ambassadors, Supreme Court justices, and other U.S. officials. (Article II, Section 2)
What are the two main sets of federal courts that have been authorized by Congress?
The two main sets of federal courts authorized by Congress are district courts and appellate courts. (Article III, Section 1)
What was the name of the group who DID NOT ratify the Constitution?
The Anti-Federalists.
Who has the power to propose a law to raise revenue (a tax law)?
The House of Representatives has the power to propose a tax law. (Article I, Section 7)
Who is the commander in chief of the U.S. military forces?
The president is the commander in chief of the U.S. military forces. (Article II, Section 2)
Does a state or a federal court try cases dealing with disputes between states?
Federal courts try cases involving disputes between states. (Article III, Section 2)
Where is Ms. Lopez from?
The Philippines!
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress has the power to declare war. (Article I, Section 8)
What is the citizenship requirement to run for president?
A person running for president must be a natural-born citizen. (Article II, Section 1)
An ambassador is the highest-ranking U.S. official who represents the United States in a foreign country. Which court hears cases dealing with ambassadors?
The Supreme Court hears cases dealing with ambassadors. (Article III, Section 2)
Name ONE Key Theme from the first week. Make a connection to at least one concept/idea/event that we have covered in class.
• Patterns of Population - Federal Census Document
• Uses and Abuses of Power - 3 branches of government
• Worlds of Exchange - Trade
• Haves and Have-Nots - 3/5ths Compromise
• Expressing Identity - Protest/Social Activism/Movements
• Science, Technology, and the Environment - Northwest Ordinance
• Spiritual Life and Moral Codes - Ratifying the Constitution